Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Bhadradri VAO Arrested for Bribery by ACB
A government worker named Banavath Srinivas Rao, who works as a VAO, was caught by anti-corruption officials.
He was arrested for asking for a bribe.
He initially wanted a large amount of money from someone to help them register land and get documents.
After some negotiation, he accepted a smaller amount of money.
The ACB officials caught him while he was taking this money.
The money was taken as a bribe to provide official favors.
He will now appear in court.
Banavath Srinivas Rao, a VAO, was arrested by the ACB.
The arrest was related to a bribery case.
Rao demanded a bribe for land registration and passbook issuance.
He received Rs. 15,000 as part of the bribe.
The ACB officials are withholding the complainant's details for safety.
- Who
- Banavath Srinivas Rao, a VAO, was arrested.
- What
- Rao was arrested for accepting a bribe.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Monday.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana.
- Why
- Rao demanded and accepted a bribe for land registration favors.
- Suspect
- Banavath Srinivas Rao
- Position
- Village Administration Officer (VAO)
- Location of Offense
- Bhadradri Kothagudem district
- Alleged Bribe Amount
- Rs. 15,000
- Original Demand
- Rs. 60,000
- Date of Arrest
- Monday